Texas Master Plumber Test With All The
Correct Answers
Terms in this set (267)
Before work commences, a permit must 100% penalty (double the normal fee)
be obtained or a________will be
charged.
Air Gap The vertical distance between the opening of the water
supply and the flood level rim of a receptacle
Branch Any part of the piping system except a riser, main or stack.
Branch Vent A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent
stack or stack vent
Building Drain The lowest part of the drainage system which receives waste
from soil and waste pipes and connects to the building sewer
Building Sewer Drainage piping that conveys waste from the building drain to
the public sewer or disposal system.
Cleanout An access opening in the drainage system used to remove
obstructions.
,Combination Fixture Two or three compartment sink drained by a continuous waste
connected to one trap
Combination Waste and Vent System A horizontal wet venting system for sinks and floor drains
Common Vent A single vent serving as the vent for two fixture drains
Critical Level An elevation mark on a vacuum breaker setting the minimum
elevation the device can be installed above the flood
level rim of a fixture
Cross Connection An actual or potential tie between potable water and any
source of pollution or contamination
Developed Length A measurement of piping take along the centerline of pipe
and fittings
Drain Any pipe that conveys water waste in the drainage system
Indirect Waste A waste pipe that drains through an air gap to the drainage
system
Individual Vent A pipe installed to vent one fixture trap. It may connect to the
vent system above the fixture or terminate in the open air
Main The primary or principal pipe to which branches are
connected
Potable Water Water that is sufficiently free of impurities to meet public
health standards
Yoke Vent A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent
stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the
stack.
Yoke vent is required for every ___ floors 5
Circuit Vent Vent providing air for a battery of fixtures
A battery of fixtures can contain up to _______ 8
fixtures
Rough In Parts of the plumbing system that are installed prior to the
installation of fixtures.
Soil Pipe A drain pipe conveying sewage containing fecal matter
Stack Vent The extension of a soil waste stack above the highest fixture
served
, Trap A device that provides a water seal to prevent the passage of
sewer gas and allow the passage of waste
Trap Seal Vertical distance between the crown weir and top dip of the
trap
Vacuum Breaker A backflow preventer that allows air to a vacuum being pulled
on a system
Vent Stack A vertical vent installed primarily to provide circulation of air
to and from the drainage system.
Vertical Pipe Pipe that makes an angle of 45 degrees or more with the
horizontal
Where does circuit vent/loop vent go Between the upper 2 fixtures
to serve a battery of fixtures?
No________shall be deposited into the dangerous, flammable, poisonous or explosive liquids
drainage system.
Pipes shall be protected from breakage when passing under or through walls.
_________.
Tenches installed parallel to footings shall 45 degree bearing plane
not extend below the_________of the wall or
footing.
Copper must be supported horizontally 6 feet or closer, 10 feet
__________ on small pipe and___________on 1 1/2
inches or larger
Drainage pipes shall be tested with water at 10' head, 5 psi
__________ or air at_________.
Testing gauge must have__________if testing 1 psi increments
10 psi to 100 psi.
What is the difference between water Water supply is outside of building, water distribution is inside
supply and water distribution piping? of building.
What is the maximum time PEX can be 30 days
exposed to sunlight?
Steel plates must be used to protect piping When 1" or closer to edge.
_____________.
Shower liners must be tested with a 2 inches of water for 15 minutes
minimum of________.
Correct Answers
Terms in this set (267)
Before work commences, a permit must 100% penalty (double the normal fee)
be obtained or a________will be
charged.
Air Gap The vertical distance between the opening of the water
supply and the flood level rim of a receptacle
Branch Any part of the piping system except a riser, main or stack.
Branch Vent A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent
stack or stack vent
Building Drain The lowest part of the drainage system which receives waste
from soil and waste pipes and connects to the building sewer
Building Sewer Drainage piping that conveys waste from the building drain to
the public sewer or disposal system.
Cleanout An access opening in the drainage system used to remove
obstructions.
,Combination Fixture Two or three compartment sink drained by a continuous waste
connected to one trap
Combination Waste and Vent System A horizontal wet venting system for sinks and floor drains
Common Vent A single vent serving as the vent for two fixture drains
Critical Level An elevation mark on a vacuum breaker setting the minimum
elevation the device can be installed above the flood
level rim of a fixture
Cross Connection An actual or potential tie between potable water and any
source of pollution or contamination
Developed Length A measurement of piping take along the centerline of pipe
and fittings
Drain Any pipe that conveys water waste in the drainage system
Indirect Waste A waste pipe that drains through an air gap to the drainage
system
Individual Vent A pipe installed to vent one fixture trap. It may connect to the
vent system above the fixture or terminate in the open air
Main The primary or principal pipe to which branches are
connected
Potable Water Water that is sufficiently free of impurities to meet public
health standards
Yoke Vent A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent
stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the
stack.
Yoke vent is required for every ___ floors 5
Circuit Vent Vent providing air for a battery of fixtures
A battery of fixtures can contain up to _______ 8
fixtures
Rough In Parts of the plumbing system that are installed prior to the
installation of fixtures.
Soil Pipe A drain pipe conveying sewage containing fecal matter
Stack Vent The extension of a soil waste stack above the highest fixture
served
, Trap A device that provides a water seal to prevent the passage of
sewer gas and allow the passage of waste
Trap Seal Vertical distance between the crown weir and top dip of the
trap
Vacuum Breaker A backflow preventer that allows air to a vacuum being pulled
on a system
Vent Stack A vertical vent installed primarily to provide circulation of air
to and from the drainage system.
Vertical Pipe Pipe that makes an angle of 45 degrees or more with the
horizontal
Where does circuit vent/loop vent go Between the upper 2 fixtures
to serve a battery of fixtures?
No________shall be deposited into the dangerous, flammable, poisonous or explosive liquids
drainage system.
Pipes shall be protected from breakage when passing under or through walls.
_________.
Tenches installed parallel to footings shall 45 degree bearing plane
not extend below the_________of the wall or
footing.
Copper must be supported horizontally 6 feet or closer, 10 feet
__________ on small pipe and___________on 1 1/2
inches or larger
Drainage pipes shall be tested with water at 10' head, 5 psi
__________ or air at_________.
Testing gauge must have__________if testing 1 psi increments
10 psi to 100 psi.
What is the difference between water Water supply is outside of building, water distribution is inside
supply and water distribution piping? of building.
What is the maximum time PEX can be 30 days
exposed to sunlight?
Steel plates must be used to protect piping When 1" or closer to edge.
_____________.
Shower liners must be tested with a 2 inches of water for 15 minutes
minimum of________.
